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North American Passive House Window Study
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Explore key findings from the North American Passive House window study, including performance data, energy efficiency insights, and best practices for selecting high-performance windows in sustainable buildings.
How to Design a Passive House: The 5 Core Principles
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Up to 90% lower heating and cooling energy: the five interlocking principles that make a Passive House – and how each one strengthens the others.
Adding A Window Seasonal Net Energy Balance Calculator to the PHPP
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Learn how to add a window seasonal net energy balance calculator to PHPP. Improve passive house design with accurate energy performance analysis and optimize window selection for better efficiency.
What Should You Know About Passive House Windows with Ben Leer
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Discover essential insights on passive house windows with expert Ben Leer. Learn about energy efficiency, glazing options, and design strategies for sustainable, high-performance homes.
DOE's Chief Architect: Windows Are A Big Deal for Wall Performance
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Discover how window choices in Chief Architect impact building performance and energy efficiency. Learn about materials, glazing, and design tips for optimizing passive house projects.
How Windows Make (Or Break) Wall Performance
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Discover how window selection impacts wall performance in energy-efficient homes. Learn expert tips to optimize thermal comfort, reduce energy loss, and boost Passive House design success.
Passive House Component Spotlight: Zola Windows uPVC Options
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Discover the benefits of Zola Windows for passive house projects. Learn about their energy efficiency, performance features, and how they contribute to sustainable building standards.
Are Your Shading Settings in Designph Ideal?
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Learn how to optimize shading settings in designPH for improved energy efficiency and comfort in passive house projects. Discover best practices and insights for ideal building performance.
Thinking Outside the Window: Window AC Prototype
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Discover an innovative window-integrated air conditioning prototype designed for passive houses. Learn how this energy-efficient solution redefines sustainable cooling for modern homes.
Efficiencies Gained by Early Analysis - A Look at Balconies
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Discover how early energy analysis of balconies can boost building efficiency and sustainability. Learn strategies for passive house design and optimize balcony performance for year-round comfort.
Zola Windows for Landmarked Restorations | Passive House Component Spotlight
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Discover how Zola windows enhance energy efficiency and meet historic preservation standards for landmarked building restorations. Learn about design options, installation tips, and performance benefits.
Josie Constantini: Passive House Window Install Details
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Discover detailed insights on Passive House window installation with Josie Constantini. Learn best practices, energy efficiency tips, and modern techniques for sustainable building projects.
LAMILUX Becomes a Patron Sponsor of Passive House Accelerator
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Discover how LAMILUX has joined Passive House Accelerator as a Patron Sponsor, supporting innovation and sustainability in passive house design and energy-efficient building solutions worldwide.
Innotech Windows + Doors Celebrates Two Decades of Manufacturing Excellence with Launch of Four New Passive House Certified Components
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Innotech Windows + Doors marks 20 years in sustainable building with four new Passive House certified products, advancing energy-efficient design and innovation in modern construction solutions.
Innotech Component Spotlight | New PHI Certified Windows and Doors
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Discover the latest PHI-certified windows and doors from Innotech. Explore energy-efficient solutions, innovative Passive House components, and sustainable building trends for modern green homes.
LAMILUX Glass Architecture: Living with light
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Discover how LAMILUX glass architecture enhances modern living spaces with natural light. Explore innovative daylight solutions and energy-efficient Passive House design trends for healthier, brighter homes.
LAMILUX: Skylights for Every Climate
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Discover how LAMILUX skylights enhance energy efficiency and comfort in passive house designs across all climates. Explore features, benefits, and innovative daylight solutions for sustainable living.
Top Ten Ways to Know You Are Buying Quality Windows, with Sam McAfee, Zola Windows
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Discover the top 10 ways to identify quality windows with expert insights from Sam McAfee of Zola Windows. Learn how to choose energy-efficient, durable windows for your home.
How to Get the Most from Your Windows and Doors: Passive House Component Spotlight, Innotech Windows
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Discover how to maximize energy efficiency and comfort with Innotech windows and doors for passive house design. Learn expert tips on selecting the best components for sustainable homes.
The Art and Practice of Fenestration with Davyd Funk and Alfred Jury of EuroLine Windows
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Discover expert insights on modern fenestration with Davyd Funk and Alfred Jury of EuroLine Windows. Explore sustainable window design, energy efficiency, and Passive House trends in this informative article.
Lamilux Comfort Solo Component Spotlight with Jeremy Latriano
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Discover the Lamilux Comfort Solo skylight in this exclusive Passive House component spotlight with Jeremy Latriano. Learn about energy efficiency, daylighting, and sustainable building design.
Comparing Different Window and Door Material Options with IKON Windows
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Compare window and door material options for energy-efficient homes with IKON Windows. Discover insights on durability, insulation, and sustainability to help you choose the best solutions for passive houses.
An Interview with Davyd Funk, President of EuroLine Windows
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Discover insights on sustainable building, energy-efficient windows, and Passive House standards in this exclusive interview with Davyd Funk, President of EuroLine Windows.
Innotech Windows + Doors Launches Cold Climate Certified Window System And Sets Industry Milestone
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Innotech Windows + Doors unveils a cold-climate certified window system, marking a major milestone in energy-efficient design for sustainable building and Passive House projects. Learn more.
Introducing GEORGE: BEWISO’s High-Performance Single-Hung Window
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Discover George Bewiso’s high-performance single-hung window, designed for energy efficiency and modern passive house standards. Learn about its features, benefits, and innovative window technology.
Thermal Performance: Exterior Insulated Wood Walls & Window Installation
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Explore effective strategies for maximizing thermal performance in exterior insulated wood walls and optimizing window installation to improve energy efficiency and meet modern building standards.
101 Series: High-Performance Windows & Doors
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Discover the essentials of high performance windows and doors for energy efficient homes. Learn about Passive House standards, benefits, and modern solutions to improve comfort and sustainability.
Diving Deep: Window Installation and High-Performance Wall Assemblies
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Discover expert insights on window installation and high-performance wall assemblies for passive house projects. Learn best practices to boost energy efficiency, comfort, and sustainable home design.
Euroline Component Spotlight | Architectural Marvel: Inside the Thermoplus 4700 Series
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Discover the EuroLine ThermoPlus 4700 Series in this in-depth spotlight, exploring its innovative design, energy efficiency, and premium features ideal for Passive House and sustainable architecture.
Reclaiming the Rooftop – Rooftop Terraces
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Discover innovative strategies for sustainable rooftop design and passive house roof reclamation. Explore eco-friendly solutions to maximize urban green spaces and enhance energy efficiency.
Evan Anderson of Zola Windows on the Past, Present, and Future of Passive House
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Discover insights from Evan Anderson of Zola Windows on the evolution of Passive House design, energy-efficient windows, and the future of sustainable building for healthier, greener living.
LAMILUX Modular Glass Skylight MS78: The Best of Both Worlds
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Discover the benefits of the LAMILUX Modular Glass Skylight MS78 for passive house design. Learn how this innovative skylight combines energy efficiency and modern architectural aesthetics.
LAMILUX Introduces a new Modular Skylight to America
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Discover how Lamilux introduces a new modular skylight to the US market, enhancing energy efficiency and daylighting for sustainable architecture and passive house projects across America.
Triple-Pane Windows: A Look Beyond U-Values
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Explore the benefits of triple-pane windows beyond just U-values. Learn how advanced glazing boosts energy efficiency, comfort, and sustainability for passive house and eco-friendly building design.
Innotech Windows + Doors Publishes EPDs and HPDs for its Core Products
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Discover how Innotech Windows + Doors enhances sustainability by publishing Environmental and Health Product Declarations for core products, supporting transparency and eco-friendly building trends.
Leveraging Passive House Windows in Commercial & Residential Buildings | Component Spotlight
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Discover how passive house windows enhance energy efficiency and comfort in commercial and residential buildings. Learn about advanced window technologies and sustainable building solutions.
Tour America's Largest PH Window Showroom w/ European Architectural Supply | PHA Component Spotlight
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Tour America's largest Passive House window showroom with European Architectural Supply. Discover innovative PHI-certified windows and top energy-efficient building components.
High Performance Skylights Made by Fakro | Component Spotlight
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Discover the benefits of FAKRO high-performance skylights for passive house projects. Learn about energy efficiency, modern design, and advanced features in sustainable skylight solutions.
Component Spotlight Recap: FAKRO Skylights Shine in High-Performance Design
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Discover how FAKRO skylights enhance high-performance Passive House design with energy-efficient daylighting solutions. Explore key features, benefits, and real-world project highlights.
Lamilux FE Skylights: Four Features That Lead to Flawless Isotherm Lines
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Discover how the LAMILUX FE Skylight ensures flawless isothermal lines in passive house design with four innovative features for energy efficiency, thermal performance, and sustainable building solutions.
Cascadia Component Spotlight Recap: Versatility and Value in Passive House Windows Systems
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Discover the versatility and value of passive house window systems in our Cascadia Component Spotlight recap. Learn about energy-efficient solutions and sustainable window design for modern green buildings.
Cascadia Windows & Doors Component Spotlight Recap: Wildfire Resistance—Window Strategies for WUI Design
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Cascadia Windows & Doors’ Technical Director Michael Bousfield talks about how the company's fiberglass windows held up against live-fire experiments.
Source 2050 Component Spotlight Recap: A Better Way to Spec, Order, and Install Windows
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Members of the Source 2050 team, including John Knapp, Shannon Pendleton, and Kevin Brennan, reveal how their high-performance marketplace makes literal window shopping easier and more efficient.
INTUS Windows Joins Passive House Accelerator as a Champion Sponsor
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Based in Virginia, the firm has become one of the largest and most well-respected suppliers of European-style uPVC windows in North America.
Oakleigh Custom Woodworks Joins Passive House Accelerator as Patron Sponsor
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Based in Mobile, Alabama, Oakleigh specializes in customized European-style windows for historic and distinguished properties.
INTUS Component Spotlight Recap: Polymer Windows – The Backbone of Passive House Design
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Learn how INTUS polymer windows deliver superior energy efficiency, airtightness, and durability for Passive House and commercial building projects.
Podcast
Special Passive House Component Episode: Evan Anderson of Zola Windows
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Zack interviews Evan Anderson, general manager of Zola Windows, a longtime supporter of North America's Passive House movement, and the first Founding Sponsor of Passive House Accelerator.
Special Passive House Component Episode: Adrian Dymarczyk of Ikon Windows + Doors
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Zack interviews Adrian Dymarczyk, founder of Ikon Windows + Doors, a Champion Sponsor of PHA and supplier of high-performance European fenestration with a home base in the eastern tri-state region.
Bonus Episode: Sam McAfee of Zola Windows at PhiusCon 2022
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In this special bonus episode recorded at PhiusCon 2022 in Chicago, Passive House Podcast cohost Matthew Cutler-Welsh interviews Sam McAfee, NYC/LA Regional Sales Manager with Zola Windows.
Special Passive House Component Episode: David Boyer, Pat Downey, and Paul Grahovac, PROSOCO
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Zack Semke interviews David Boyer, Pat Downey, and Paul Grahovac of PROSOCO, a leading producer of air and water barriers for PH projects via its R-Guard line of fluid-applied membranes.
Special Passive House Component Episode: Alfred Jury, EuroLine Windows
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In this special Passive House Component Podcast Episode, Passive House Podcast cohost Zack Semke interviews Alfred Jury, Certified Passive House Consultant at EuroLine Windows.
Bonus Episode: EuroLine Windows (PHCC 2023)
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In this special bonus episode recorded at the Passive House Canada Conference, Mary James interviews Alfred Jury, Davyd Funk, and Ilan Muskal of EuroLine Windows.